The Hunger Games is a dystopian young adult novel by Suzanne Collins. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the story takes place in Panem, a nation divided into districts. Each year, a boy and a girl from each district are chosen to participate in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death. The protagonist, Katniss Everdeen, becomes a symbol of rebellion against the oppressive Capitol. This thrilling and thought-provoking book explores themes of power, survival, and sacrifice.